Postcode ME2 4AX is located in an urban city, within the Strood North & Frindsbury ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Strood North & Frindsbury area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Strood North & Frindsbury is £47,300 per year. The nearest station is Strood (Kent) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Esplanade Gardens.
Strood North & Frindsbury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,239 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Strood North & Frindsbury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 60.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Strood North & Frindsbury is £47,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from ME2 4AX.
Strood North & Frindsbury near ME2 4AX has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Strood (Kent) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Strood (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Strood (Kent) |
| 0.9 mi | Rochester | N/A | Walking directions to Rochester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Esplanade Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Esplanade Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Watermill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Watermill Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Rochester Castle Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Rochester Castle Gardens |
Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Strood North & Frindsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £790,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £485,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £355,000 |
| Terraced | 94 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in Strood North & Frindsbury
In the ME2 4AX postcode area, located within Strood North & Frindsbury, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME2 4AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | High Street, Medway, ME2 4AH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Reena Food Store | High Street, Medway, ME2 4AP | Walking directions to Reena Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Reena Food Store | 8 - 10 High Street, Rochester, ME2 4AP | Walking directions to Reena Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Friary Place, Medway, ME2 4WR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Dideolu Store | High Street, Medway, ME2 4AB | Walking directions to Dideolu Store |
Annual council tax rates for Medway district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.